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Sparkling ginger-mint lemonade

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Paula Roy

Enjoy as a mocktail or in a spiced-up gin & tonic! At this time of year, I often find myself craving all things citrus. Lemon is a particular favourite of mine – I love its bright, fresh, tanginess which adds … Continue reading →

Posted in cocktails, Drinks | Tagged citrus, citrus-based cocktail, cocktails, drink, drinks, entertaining, fancy lemonade, gin, gin cocktail, ginger, how to make lemonade, lemon cocktail, lemonade, lemonade concentrate, mint, mocktail, party, Paula Roy, pitcher drinks, spring, syrup for cocktails | Leave a comment

Dreams of Summer Gin Smash

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Paula Roy

A flavourful, refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) I find there’s no better way to chase away the midwinter blues than by cranking up the heat just a little, putting on some summery tunes and whipping up a delicious cocktail that just … Continue reading →

Posted in cocktails | Tagged Academy Award cocktail, blood orange, Canadian gin, citrus, cocktail, coriander seeds, gin, gin smash, mint, mocktail, orange, Oscar party cocktail, refreshing, soda water, sugar, Ungava, Ungava gin, winter cocktail | Leave a comment

Fragrant Rice with Cauliflower, Turmeric, Ginger and Lemon

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Paula Roy

Spice up any meal with this colourful, delicious main or side dish Sometimes called aromatic rice, versions of this dish are really popular in numerous Middle Eastern, Indian, North African and Asian cuisines. Not only do they look beautiful thanks … Continue reading →

Posted in Cauliflower, Grains, rice | Tagged almonds, apricots, cauliflower, garlic, ginger, healthy side dish, how to make tastier rice, how to use turmeric, lemon, Main DIsh, middle eastern rice, mint, Paula Roy, rice, rice recipes, side dish, turmeric, vegan, vegetarian, what to do with rice, what to do with turmeric | 1 Comment

Greek-style tomato, chickpea and spinach stew

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Paula Roy

I remember thinking many years ago that I’d never learn to enjoy chickpeas. Well, times have changed because now I just love them. They don’t have much taste on their own, but mix them with almost any mixture of other … Continue reading →

Posted in One dish meals, Soups and stews, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged chickpeas, comfort food, feta, gluten-free, great stew for fall, Greek, Greek food, Greek seasoning, Greek spices, hearty, lemon, mint, oregano, spinach, stew, tomatoes, vegan, vegetarian, what to eat when it's cold out | 2 Comments

Rhubarb Mousse

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Paula Roy

So often rhubarb is either used ‘as is’ in pies or fruit crumbles, or stewed up and served in rather uninspiring-looking ways. Taking the time to puree the cooked fruit not only makes it look a little more attractive, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Fruit, Spring, summer | Tagged cardamom, chilled, dessert, egg, Farmers Feast, frozen, heavy cream, mascarpone, mint, mousse, orange juice, Ottawa Farmers' Market, rhubarb, spring, sugar, whipping cream | 1 Comment

Vietnamese Chicken or Shrimp Salad

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Paula Roy

I love crunchy salads that are packed with flavour and colour so this one is a real winner for me. I find the hot-salty-sour-bitter-sweet flavours of Vietnamese food absolutely irresistable and appreciate that Vietnamese food is also considered to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Salads, Vegetables | Tagged Asian, cabbage, carrot, chicken, chile paste, cilantro, cucumber, dinner, fish sauce, fresh, healthy, lime, lunch, mint, red onion, red pepper, salad, sesame oil, shrimp, Vietnamese | 2 Comments

Melon and Bacon Salad

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Paula Roy

Two weeks of particularly fresh, flavourful food in the Constantly Cooking kitchen are drawing to a close. I had so much fun with the August Farmers’ Feast Challenge, dreaming up great new dishes thanks to a bursting bushel basket of … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Fruit, Salads | Tagged bacon, brunch, canary, canteloupe, dijon, Farmers Feast, honey, honeydew, lemon, melon, mint, olive oil, Ottawa Farmers' Market, Rochon Garden, salad, vinaigrette | 1 Comment

Tag Archives: mint

Sparkling ginger-mint lemonade

Dreams of Summer Gin Smash

Fragrant Rice with Cauliflower, Turmeric, Ginger and Lemon

Greek-style tomato, chickpea and spinach stew

Rhubarb Mousse

Vietnamese Chicken or Shrimp Salad

Melon and Bacon Salad

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